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LS16 6DF

Tinshill Lane

Weetwood

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Detailed insights for LS16 6DF

Overview

Postcode LS16 6DF is located in a major urban area, within the Weetwood ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Tinshill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tinshill is £49,638 per year. The nearest station is Horsforth located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Tinshill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,670 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Tinshill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.4%

Approximately 31.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Tinshill is £49,638 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS16 6DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Tinshill near LS16 6DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Horsforth located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS16 6DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Horsforth

N/A

Walking directions to Horsforth

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
4,497.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.57(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.91(-45%)
Burglary
5.93(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.61(-46%)
Vehicle crime
3.95(-30%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
211
77.86%
Arab
15
5.54%
Other Asian
12
4.43%
Other White
9
3.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.95%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
35.27%
No qualifications
38
18.36%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.66%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
38.02%
Social rents from council
38
31.4%
Owns outright
28
23.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.96%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Weetwood

Based on 304 recent sales, the median property price is £279,250 in Weetwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,232 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Weetwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weetwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached41£485,000£3,720
Flats67£165,000£2,636
Semi-Detached136£299,500£3,311
Terraced60£270,000£3,057

10 year median price trend in Weetwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weetwood.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS16 6DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS16 6DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2026124, Tinshill Lane, Leeds, LS16 7BEDetachedFreehold£737,500
08 Dec 202556, Tinshill Lane, Leeds, LS16 7BEFlatsLeasehold£131,000
02 May 202588, Tinshill Lane, Leeds, LS16 7BEFlatsLeasehold£130,000
31 Oct 202512, Bedford Gardens, Leeds, LS16 6DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,476
11 Nov 202512, Tinshill Avenue, Leeds, LS16 7BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,500

Schools

In the LS16 6DF postcode area, located within Tinshill, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS16 6DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableLighthouse School LeedsFree schools special

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCookridge Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryRalph Thoresby SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS16 6DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS16 6DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLemondrops Convenience Store4 Silk Mill Drive, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 6DXWalking directions to Lemondrops Convenience Store
0.5 miPaddys News225 Tinshill Lane, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 6EEWalking directions to Paddys News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS16 6DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Izaak Wilson

Weetwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Alex Sobel

Leeds Central and Headingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds Central and HeadingleyE14001319
WardWeetwoodE05011413
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)TinshillE02002346
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 017BE01011384
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS16 6DF

Is LS16 6DF (Tinshill) safe?

The area around LS16 6DF records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near LS16 6DF?

The median sale price around LS16 6DF in Tinshill is £279,250 (about £3,197 per square metre) based on 304 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS16 6DF?

There are 10 schools close to LS16 6DF, including Lighthouse School Leeds (Good), Cookridge Primary School (Good) and Ralph Thoresby School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS16 6DF?

The closest station to LS16 6DF is Horsforth, about 814 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS16 6DF?

LS16 6DF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,670 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.